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How to use the PS5 DualSense controller on a Windows PC
Want to use your DualSense controller for PC games? Here's how to get started.
When you think of PC gaming, you probably think of a mouse and keyboard, which makes sense since those are the default input method for a computer. But while they're the most versatile, some games are just played best with a controller, and you might be tempted to buy one. But if you happen to own a PlayStation 5, you can use the DualSense controller with your Windows 11 (or 10) PC.
4 reasons why I use a controller more than a keyboard and mouse for gaming
I'm not a console gamer but I love controllers and how easy they are to play games with.
Before the hardcore PC fans chop my head off and toss it out for the crows to feed, hear me out. I know it's controversial to prefer a controller over a mechanical gaming keyboard and mouse when playing PC games, but both input devices have their own merits. However, for my needs, a gaming controller setup always tops a mouse and keyboard.
How to update a PlayStation DualSense wireless controller using a Windows PC
Here's how you can update your PlayStation DualSense wireless controller using just a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. No PlayStation 5 required.
Although the DualSense wireless controller that Sony ships with the PlayStation 5 works with Android devices and Windows PCs, you need to connect it to a PS5 if you want to update its firmware. This makes it difficult to recommend to people who just want to use the controller with a Windows PC. Thankfully, Sony is aware of this issue and has now released a Windows software that lets you update the firmware of the DualSense wireless controller without connecting to a PS5.